JP2006102330A - Set value disclosing and displaying device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a set value disclosing and displaying device capable of easily setting a symbol pattern indicating the set value of a game machine for each game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The set value disclosing and displaying device 4 is constituted of: a host computer provided with a symbol pattern setting means for making the symbol pattern correspond to the set value and a CPU for preparing and transmitting a symbol pattern specifying command; a first control board provided with a CPU for receiving the symbol pattern specifying command, a ROM storing symbol pattern data, a first display part 14 for disclosing and displaying the symbol pattern data and the CPU for disclosing and displaying the symbol pattern at the first display part 14; and a set value input means for inputting the set value. Since the CPU of the host computer prepares the symbol pattern specifying command on the basis of the symbol pattern and the set value and transmits it to the first control board and the CPU of the first control board specifies the symbol pattern data and discloses and displays the symbol pattern at the first display part 14, the symbol pattern is easily set to a slot machine 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine provided with setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of setting values respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities arranged in stages on the gaming machine island The present invention relates to a set value disclosure display device for publicly displaying information on the set value of the jackpot probability set in.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a setting value disclosure display device for a slot machine that publicly displays a setting value such as a big hit probability, which is one of internal information set in a slot machine as a gaming machine, to a player is known. As one of the setting value disclosure display devices for publicly displaying such setting values to the player, for example, it is provided for each of a plurality of slot machines installed on the gaming machine island, and the number of jackpots is a predetermined number. There has been proposed a method in which a preset value is disclosed to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, Patent Document 1). The set value of the slot machine usually has a set value of 1 to 6 stages, and the larger the numerical value, the higher the probability that the jackpot probability etc. is advantageous for the player, that is, the higher probability. Hereinafter, a slot machine in which any one of the setting values 1 to 3 is set is a low setting slot machine, and a slot machine in which any one of the setting values 4 to 6 is set is referred to as a high setting slot machine. .

  As described above, a setting value disclosure display device for a slot machine according to Patent Document 1 that displays the setting value publicly to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in Patent Document 1, setting information for gaming machines is disclosed) (Display device) is effective in that it satisfies the player's desire to know the set value while securing profits at the game store side. If displayed, it was possible to predict to some extent the subsequent game win or loss. For this reason, for example, when information related to a slot machine with a low setting is publicly displayed, the player's willingness to play may be reduced and the operating rate of the slot machine may be reduced. Even if information on a slot machine with a high setting is publicly displayed, the player of the slot machine adjacent to the slot machine corresponding to the information that has been publicly displayed is "how many slot machines with a high setting?" However, there is a possibility that the willingness to play will be reduced due to the psychology of "Isn't there a slot machine that I play?

  Accordingly, in the setting value disclosure display device of the slot machine according to the prior application of Patent Document 1, in view of the above problems, information on the setting values to be disclosed and displayed is “4-6”, “2or5”, and the like. A set value reasoning technique is added to cause the player to be reasoned about a certain set value by displaying it in an ambiguous manner.

  As described above, in the setting value disclosure display device of the slot machine according to the prior application publication of Patent Document 1, since the setting value reasoning arousing technology for inducing a certain amount of setting value to the player is added, the above-described Although such a decrease in game willingness can be suppressed to some extent, the effect is still insufficient.

  That is, as described above, since the information regarding the set value is publicly displayed in a form including the actual set value, such as “4 to 6”, “2 or 5”, etc., the setting that is inferred from the viewpoint of the player Since the range of the value group is only narrowed from the initial set value group of the six stages of “1-6” to the set value group of the three stages of “4-6”, for example, the public display Depending on what is being played, the interest of the game soon declined, and the player could be discouraged.

  For example, when “2 or 5” is displayed and the game result is clearly bad, the player clearly determines that the set value is “2”, which is a low setting, and does not continue the game. Now, once a slot machine has a bad image, even if it is actually set at a high setting, it will continue to have a bad image throughout the day, and eventually the operation of a particular slot machine There was a problem that only the rate was extremely lowered.

  Further, in the setting value disclosure display device of the slot machine according to the prior application gazette of Patent Document 1, there is a difference in display contents of information regarding setting values such as “4-6”, “2 or 5”, specifically, Is a disparity such as “4-6”, which has a very low probability that the player will be disadvantaged, and “2 or 5”, which is a somewhat high probability that the player will be unfavorable. Existed. Since there is a disparity in the display contents of the information related to the setting values, the slot machines with the display contents “4-6” are becoming popular, while the slot machines with the display contents “2 or 5” are becoming unpopular. As a result, the utilization rate decreases. For this reason, the amusement store is afraid of unpopular slot machines coming out, and display contents that are popular in all slot machines, that is, display contents that increase the operating rate when information on setting values is publicly displayed. Try to unify. In this case, there is a problem that the interest of publicly displaying information on the set value is reduced, and the interest of the game in the slot machine is lowered.

Therefore, the present applicant expresses the set value set in the slot machine with a symbol design such as a character that is not related to the set value, and the symbol design based on the establishment of information disclosure conditions regarding the set value. Is displayed for each slot machine, and while this ensures the profit of the game shop side, only the specific slot machine is prevented from drastically lowering the operating rate, and the game results of other slot machines are taken into account. We proposed a set value disclosure display device that can improve the interest of the game by inviting the player to infer a new reason to put in the set value of his slot machine.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-19245

  Here, in the setting value information disclosure device of the slot machine according to the prior application of Patent Document 1 described above, the setting value information indicating the setting value set in the slot machine is output from the slot machine, and this output setting value is output. Although the setting value is displayed based on the information, there is actually no slot machine that outputs such setting value information, and the setting value set in the slot machine is publicly displayed. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm the set value set in the slot machine with the human eye and display the confirmed set value on the display device.

  The same applies to the setting value disclosure display device proposed by the applicant described above. In order to publicly display the symbol design corresponding to the setting value set in the slot machine, the game is started on the slot machine. It was necessary to set a symbol design for each slot machine. To set the symbol design for each slot machine, first, "Assign the symbol design to each setting value at the amusement shop" work, then "Check the setting value set in the slot machine" ”,“ Confirm which symbol design is assigned to the confirmed setting value ”,“ Set the confirmed symbol design with a remote controller or the like to display the confirmed symbol design on a predetermined display ”for each slot machine Had to be repeated.

  As described above, since the setting value disclosure display device in the prior art converts the setting value information set in the slot machine into a symbol design and then sets it in each slot machine, Two confirmation operations were necessary: “confirmation of set value” and “confirmation of which symbol design was assigned to the confirmed set value”. For this reason, there is a possibility that a confirmation error may occur, and the confirmation operation itself is very troublesome.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to display a set value disclosure that can easily set a symbol design representing a set value of a gaming machine for each gaming machine without mistakes. To provide an apparatus.

  Accordingly, the invention according to claim 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3 to 5, a plurality of types of jackpots arranged on the gaming machine island 1 and set in stages are arranged. Setting for publicly displaying information on the set value of the jackpot probability set in the slot machine (gaming machine) 2 provided with setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of setting values respectively corresponding to the probabilities In the value disclosure display device 4, the set value disclosure display device 4 associates and sets one of a plurality of types of symbol designs 7 a to 7 l constituted by figures or designs to the plurality of types of setting values. A setting means 40; and a CPU (designated command creation and transmission means) for creating and transmitting a symbol design designation command for designating the symbol designs 7a to 7l corresponding to the set values. Each of a symbol computer (main control unit) 6, a CPU (designated command receiving means) 11 for receiving the symbol design designation command transmitted from the CPU of the host computer 6, and a plurality of types of the symbol designs 7 a to 7 l ROM (first symbol design data storage means) 13 for storing a plurality of symbol design data to be represented, a first display section (first display means) 14 for publicly displaying the symbol design, and a predetermined set value And a CPU (symbol symbol disclosure means) 11 for displaying the symbol symbols 7a to 7l on the first display unit 14 so that the player can visually recognize the symbol symbols 7a to 7l A first control board (sub-control unit) 10 provided for each slot machine 2 and the set value setting unit for each slot machine 2 And a set value input means 50a for inputting the set values respectively set by the CPU. The CPU of the host computer 6 uses the symbol designs 7a to 7l associated with the set values by the symbol design setting means 40, respectively. And a symbol symbol designating command for designating the symbol symbols 7a to 7l corresponding to each slot machine 2 based on the setting value for each slot machine 2 input by the set value input means 50a, and The symbol designating command is transmitted to each first control board 10 on the condition that a set value is inputted by the set value input means 50a, and the CPU 11 designates the symbol design designating command received by the CPU 11. Stored in the ROM 13 representing the symbol symbols 7a to 7l. The symbol design data corresponding to each of the slot machines 2 represented by the symbol design data is displayed in the first display based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the symbol design data regarding a predetermined set value. The setting value disclosure display device 4 is characterized in that the disclosure is publicly displayed by the unit 14.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 2, when described with reference to the drawings, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 7, the set value disclosure display device 4 described in claim 1 includes set value input means. 50b is provided for each of the first control boards 10, and the symbol designating command is transmitted to the first control board 10 on the condition that a set value is input by the set value input means 50b. The set value disclosure display device 4 is characterized in that a CPU (request command creation / transmission means) 11 for creating and transmitting a symbol design request command for requesting the host computer 6 is provided.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 3, when described with reference to the drawings, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, the set value disclosure display device according to claim 1 or claim 2 is provided. 4 includes a plurality of types of symbol symbols 7a to 7l including symbol symbol data representing a lucky symbol symbol which is the symbol symbols 7a to 7l set for a high set value with a high probability of jackpot by the symbol symbol setting means. ROM (second symbol design data storage means) 23 for storing a plurality of symbol design data representing each of the above, and a second display unit provided on the gaming machine island 1 for publicly displaying the lucky symbol design ( Based on the fact that the second display means) 24 and the disclosure condition of the information relating to the predetermined high setting value are established, the lucky symbol design can be visually recognized by the player. And the set value public display device 4 comprising the a CPU (Lucky symbols symbol public means) 21 that exposes displayed on the second display unit 24.

  Moreover, in the invention which concerns on Claim 4, when it demonstrates with reference to drawings, as shown in FIG.1, FIG.3 and FIG.7, the setting value disclosure display apparatus 4 described in Claims 1 thru | or 3 is the following. A set value disclosure display device, characterized in that a speaker (acoustic effect generation means) 26 for generating an effect by sound is provided on condition that the lucky symbol symbol is publicly displayed on the second display unit 24. It was set to 4.

  In the invention according to claim 1, the set value disclosure display device 4 associates and sets one of a plurality of types of symbol designs 7a to 7l composed of figures or designs to a plurality of types of set values. Symbols transmitted from the host computer 6 having the setting means 40 and a CPU for creating and transmitting a symbol symbol designation command for designating the symbol symbols 7a to 7l corresponding to each gaming machine, and the CPU of the host computer 6 A CPU 11 that receives a symbol designating command, a ROM 13 that stores a plurality of symbol symbol data representing each of a plurality of types of symbol symbols 7a to 7l, a first display unit 14 for publicly displaying the symbol symbols, and a predetermined number. The symbol symbols 7a to 7l can be visually recognized by the player based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the set value. The CPU 11 is displayed on the first display unit 14 in a public manner, and the first control board 10 provided for each slot machine 2 and the setting for inputting the setting values respectively set by the setting value setting means for each slot machine 2 The CPU of the host computer 6 comprises symbol symbols 7a to 7l associated with the setting values by the symbol symbol setting unit 40 and the slot machines 2 input by the setting value input unit 50a. Based on the set value, a symbol design designating command for designating the symbol design 7a to 7l corresponding to each slot machine 2 is created, and the symbol design is provided on the condition that the set value is inputted by the set value input means 50a. The designation command is transmitted to each first control board 10, and the CPU 11 receives the symbol design received by the CPU 11. The slot machine represented by the symbol design data stored in the ROM 13 representing the symbol designs 7a to 7l specified by the constant command based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the predetermined set value. Symbol designs 7a to 7l corresponding to every two are publicly displayed on the first display unit 14.

  With this configuration, after the symbol design 7a to 7l is set for each set value by the symbol design setting means 40 of the host computer 6 at a time, it is set in each slot machine 2 by the set value input means 50a. By inputting the set values, the symbol symbols 7a to 7l corresponding to the slot machines 2 are automatically set. The symbol design designation commands representing the symbol designs 7a to 7l are transmitted from the host computer 6 to the first control board 10 corresponding to each slot machine 2, respectively, and the disclosure condition of the information regarding the predetermined set value is established. For example, the symbol design public display signal transmitted from the remote controller is received by the first receiving unit 15 provided in the set value public display device 4, thereby representing the symbol design 7a representing the set value of the slot machine 2. ˜7 l will be publicly displayed on each slot machine 2.

  As described above, since the set values and the symbol designs 7a to 7l are already associated with each other by the symbol design setting means 40, when setting the symbol designs 7a to 7l for each slot machine 2, which symbol design is the set value. It is not necessary to check each time whether or not it corresponds to 7a to 7l, and it is only necessary to input the set value set in each slot machine 2 by the set value input means 50a. Thereby, the operation | work which sets the symbol design 7a-7l for every slot machine 2 can be performed easily without a mistake.

  Further, for all the symbol symbols 7a to 7l, symbol symbol data representing the symbol symbols 7a to 7l is stored in the ROM 13 of the first control board 10 and is transmitted from the host computer 6 to the symbol symbol designation command. By reading out the symbol design data designated by the above, the symbol design is displayed publicly on the first display unit 14. Therefore, unlike the case where the symbol design data is directly transmitted from the host computer 6 to the first control board 10, the time until the symbol designs 7a to 7l are displayed on the first display unit 14 can be shortened. .

  In the invention according to claim 2, the set value input means 50b is provided for each first control board 10 on the condition that the set value is input to the first control board 10 by the set value input means 50b. A CPU 11 is provided for generating and transmitting a symbol design request command for requesting the host computer 6 to transmit a symbol design designation command. With this configuration, when the set value set for each slot machine 2 is input by the set value input means 50b, the set value set for each slot machine 2 is input while being confirmed by the slot machine 2 itself. Therefore, the set value can be input more reliably and without mistakes. Therefore, the work of setting the symbol symbols 7a to 7l corresponding to the setting values set in each slot machine 2 for each slot machine 2 can be performed more reliably and easily without mistakes.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the set value disclosure display device 4 is a symbol symbol data representing a lucky symbol symbol which is the symbol symbols 7 a to 7 l set for a high set value with a high probability of jackpot by the symbol symbol setting means. A ROM 23 storing a plurality of symbol design data representing each of the plurality of types of symbol designs 7a to 7l, and a second display unit 24 provided on the gaming machine island 1 for displaying the lucky symbol designs publicly. And a CPU 21 that publicly displays the lucky symbol symbol on the second display unit 24 so that the player can visually recognize the symbol based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the predetermined high setting value. Thus, based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the high setting value, the lucky symbol design is displayed publicly on the second display unit 24, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction that his reasoning was correct. In addition, the public display of the lucky symbol design can be made a kind of event, and the rate of attracting customers can be improved. It should be noted that the information disclosure condition regarding the high set value, that is, the lucky symbol symbol disclosure condition is, for example, a lucky symbol for public display of a lucky symbol symbol transmitted by using a remote controller or the like at an arbitrary judgment on the amusement store side. Transmitted when the symbol public display signal is received by the second receiver 25 of the set value public display device 4, or when a timer provided in the game hall indicates a predetermined time (for example, 3 hours before closing) Etc.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 4, the speaker 26 which produces | generates the production | presentation by sound is provided on the condition that the lucky symbol design is publicly displayed on the 2nd display part 24. As shown in FIG. By configuring in this way, it is possible to widely inform the player that the lucky symbol design will be announced, so many players will pay attention to the lucky symbol design, and this will increase the interest in the announcement of the lucky symbol design. Further improvement can be achieved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine island 1 in which slot machines 2 are arranged and a set value disclosure display device 4 is provided, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing symbol symbols 7a to 7l represented by twelve branches. 3 is a block diagram showing a form in which the slot machine 2, the hall computer 5, the host computer 6 and the like according to the first embodiment are connected to each other, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing symbol design setting means 40 for associating a symbol design with a set value to be displayed, and FIG. 5 is for inputting a set value set for each slot machine 2 displayed on the screen of the host computer 6. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process performed by the host computer 6, the first control board 10 and the second control board 20 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a form in which the slot machine 2, the hall computer 5, the host computer 6 and the like according to the second embodiment are connected to each other, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the second embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing a control process performed by the host computer 6, the first control board 10 and the second control board 20.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of slot machines (game machines) 2 are arranged in a row on the gaming machine island 1 according to the present embodiment, and a set value is set for each of the slot machines 2. Has been. The setting values set in the slot machine 2 correspond to a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities set in stages, and are set by setting value setting means (not shown) provided for each slot machine 2. It is what is done. In this embodiment, six types “1” to “6” are set, and the jackpot probabilities corresponding to the set values are “1 / 309.4”, “1 / 297.9”, “1”, respectively. /282.5 "," 1 / 268.6 "," 1 / 256.0 "," 1 / 240.9 ". As described above, the larger the set value, the higher the probability that the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player, that is, the higher probability. Hereinafter, the slot machine in which any one of the setting values “1” to “3” is set is the slot machine 2 in which the setting value is low, and the slot machine in which any one of the setting values “4” to “6” is set. This is called a high-setting slot machine 2. Specifically, for example, when the set value of a certain slot machine 2 is set to “6” by the set value setting means, the jackpot probability is a high probability of “1 / 240.9”, and this slot machine 2 Is a high setting.

  Above the slot machine 2, a call lamp 3 is provided for each slot machine 2 for a player to call an attendant of the game hall. The call lamp 3 is turned on when the player operates a call switch (not shown). The calling lamp 3 is not only lit to call a staff member, but also has a function of displaying information such as the number of big hits and the number of start in the slot machine 2.

  In addition, above the call lamp 3 described above, a first display unit (first display) for publicly displaying a symbol design composed of a figure or a picture associated with a set value set in the slot machine 2 Means) 14 is provided for each slot machine 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol design according to the present embodiment is represented by 12 kinds of animals of the zodiac, and “child”, “丑”, “寅”,... “酉”, “戌”And“ 亥 ”are symbol designs 7a to 7l, respectively. For example, when “child” is associated with the set value “1” and the symbol pattern 7a of “child” is publicly displayed on the first display unit 14, the slot machine corresponding to the first display unit 14 is displayed. Means that the set value is “1”, and the jackpot probability is “1 / 309.4”. However, since the game store side determines which of the symbol designs 7a to 7l corresponds to the set value, the set values indicated by the symbol designs 7a to 7l are not understood by the player. Yes. A method for associating the symbol design with the set value will be described in detail later.

  In addition, a call is sent from a remote controller (not shown), which will be described later, to the position below the right side of the first display unit 14 above the calling lamp 3, and the symbol display 7a to 7l is displayed publicly on the first display unit 14. A first receiver 15 is provided for receiving a symbol / design public display signal to be performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, three second display portions (second display means) 24 for displaying the lucky symbol symbols publicly are provided above the gaming machine island 1 described above. Here, the lucky symbol design is a set value with a high probability of jackpot probability among the symbol designs associated with each set value (in this embodiment, as described above, the set values “4”, “5”, “6”) refers to the symbol design associated with the symbol. For example, when the symbol value 7d of “卯” is associated with the setting value “4”, the symbol symbol 7e of “辰” is associated with the setting value “5”, and the symbol symbol 7f of “巳” is associated with the setting value “6”. The symbol design 7d of “卯”, the symbol design 7e of “辰”, and the symbol design 7f of “巳” are lucky symbol designs.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the lucky symbol symbol has three symbol symbols associated with the high probability setting values “4”, “5”, and “6” (for example, as described above). (“卯”, “辰”, “巳”), but not limited to this, for example, two symbol designs associated with the set values “5” and “6” or 1 associated with the set value “6” One symbol design may be a lucky symbol design, and how many lucky symbol designs are publicly displayed can be arbitrarily set by the game store side on the host computer 6. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, since there are only three second display parts 24, only three lucky symbol symbols can be publicly displayed, but by increasing the number of second display parts 24, The number of lucky symbol designs that can be displayed publicly can be increased easily.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, all three types of lucky symbol symbols associated with setting values “4”, “5”, and “6” are publicly displayed on the second display unit 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only some lucky symbols such as two kinds of lucky symbols are publicly displayed among the three kinds of lucky symbol symbols associated with the set values “4”, “6”, and “5”. It may be displayed publicly.

  In addition, on the right side of the second display unit 24 located at the right end among the three second display units 24 described above, an effect is produced by sound when the lucky symbol symbol is displayed on the second display unit 24. A speaker (sound production generating means) 26 is provided. This sound effect includes, for example, an effect performed when a fanfare sounds, an effect of playing music, an effect of sound, and the like.

  Further, a lucky symbol symbol public display signal that is transmitted from the remote control and displays the lucky symbol symbol publicly on the second display unit 24 at a position on the lower right side of the speaker 26 (in this embodiment, the symbol symbol public disclosure signal A second receiving unit 25 is provided for receiving a signal that is substantially the same as the symbol public display signal.

  Note that the first display unit 14, the first receiving unit 15, the second display unit 24, the second receiving unit 25, and the speaker 26 described above are components constituting the set value disclosure display device 4 in the present embodiment.

  Although the gaming machine island 1 has been described above, the configuration of the form in which the slot machine 2 and the set value disclosure display device 4 according to the present embodiment are connected will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, in a game store, a hall computer 5 and a host computer that mainly collect game information from slot machines 2 installed in the game hall (known game information such as out, safe, etc.) A (main control unit) 6, a first control board (first sub control unit) 10, and a second control board (second sub control unit) 20 are connected to each other. The slot machine 2 is connected to the first control board 10 via the first display unit 14, the first receiving unit 15, and the calling lamp 3 described above. The second control board 20 is connected to the second display unit 24, the second receiving unit 25, and the speaker 26 described above.

  The second control to which the host computer 6, the first display unit 14 and the first receiving unit 15 are connected, the second display unit 24, the second receiving unit 25 and the speaker 26 are connected. The substrate 20 constitutes the installation value disclosure display device 4.

  The host computer 6 collectively manages various information related to each slot machine 2 such as setting values set in the slot machine 2. One of the information to be managed is information on which of the symbol symbols 7a to 7l described above is associated with the set values “1” to “6”. Which of the symbol symbols 7a to 7l is associated with the set values "1" to "6" is performed by the symbol symbol setting means 40 displayed on the screen of the host computer 6 shown in FIG. A method for associating the symbol symbols 7a to 7l with the set values "1" to "6" by the symbol symbol setting means 40 will be described in detail later.

  Further, one of the information managed by the host computer 6 is information indicating which set value “1” to “6” is set in each slot machine 2. The operation of inputting information indicating which set value “1” to “6” is set in each slot machine 2 to the host computer 6 is displayed on the screen of the host computer 6 shown in FIG. This is performed by the set value input means 50a. A method of inputting to the host computer 6 which setting value “1” to “6” is set in each slot machine 2 by the setting value input means 50a will be described in detail later.

  Further, the symbol design 7a to 7l and the lucky symbol design associated with the set values “1” to “6” as described above are disclosed to the host computer 6 on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 24, respectively. A CPU (not shown) having a function as a designated command creation / transmission means for creating and transmitting a symbol design designation command for display is provided.

  The first control board 10 includes a CPU 11 that performs various control processes, a RAM 12 that is a semiconductor memory used as an operation area by the CPU 11, and a ROM 13 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 11, data, and the like. ing. The symbol symbols 7a to 7l described above are represented as symbol symbol data, and this symbol symbol data is stored in the ROM 13 as first symbol symbol data storage means. The CPU 11 of the first control board 10 also has a function of a designation command receiving means for receiving a symbol / designation command transmitted from the CPU as the designation command creation / transmission means of the host computer 6.

  Further, the first control board 10 has the symbol symbols 7a to 7l set for the set values by the symbol symbol setting means 40 because the first receiver 15 receives the symbol symbol public display signal from the remote controller. Is publicly displayed on the first display unit 14 so as to be visible to the player. Note that the reception of the symbol / symbol disclosure display signal from the remote controller by the first receiving unit 15 indicates that a disclosure condition for information relating to a predetermined set value is satisfied.

  Further, similar to the first control board 10, the second control board 20 includes a CPU 21 that performs various control processes, a RAM 22 that is a semiconductor memory used as an operation area by the CPU 21, various control programs executed by the CPU 21, A ROM 23 for storing data and the like is provided. Similar to the ROM 13 of the first control board 10, the ROM 23 also has a function as second symbol design data storage means, and stores symbol design data representing the symbol designs 7a to 7l.

  The second control board 20 indicates that the second receiving unit 25 has received a lucky symbol symbol public display signal from the remote control (in this embodiment, the signal is substantially the same as the symbol symbol public symbol display signal except for the name). As a cause, the lucky symbol symbol which is the symbol symbol corresponding to the set values “4”, “5”, “6” is displayed on the second display unit 24 so as to be visible to the player. The reception of the lucky symbol symbol public display signal from the remote controller 30 by the second receiving unit 25 indicates that the information disclosure condition regarding the predetermined high setting value is satisfied.

  In addition, as described above, the speaker 26 is connected to the second control board 20, and when the lucky symbol symbol is displayed on the second display unit 24, a sound effect is generated. The sound production data representing the production by is stored in the ROM 23.

  The configuration of the form in which the slot machine 2 and the set value disclosure display device 4 are connected has been described above. Next, the symbol display 7a to 7l and the lucky symbol design are respectively displayed on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 24. The operation to be performed when displaying is described.

  Here, in order to display the symbol symbols 7a to 7l and the lucky symbol symbols on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 24, respectively, first, the symbol symbols with respect to the set values of “1” to “6” described above. 7a to 7l are associated with each other, and the set value set for each slot machine 2 needs to be stored in the host computer 6. The operation of associating the symbol symbols 7a to 7l with the set values of “1” to “6” and the operation of storing the set values set for each slot machine 2 in the host computer 6 are as described above. Since this is performed by the symbol design setting means 40 and the set value input means 50a displayed on the screen of the host computer 6, this operation will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 shows symbol design setting means 40 displayed on the screen of the host computer 6. This symbol design setting means 40 is an input completion button 41 to be pressed when the input operation is completed, and a set value for displaying each set value. A symbol design group composed of a display column 42, a symbol design display column 43 in which symbol designs 7a to 7l associated with each set value are displayed, and a plurality of types of symbol designs 7a to 7l before input associated with the set values. The symbol symbol group display field 44 is displayed. On the screen, a pointer 45 used when an input operation is performed on the screen is displayed.

  Therefore, in order to associate the symbol designs 7a to 7l with the set values "1" to "6", the symbol design within the symbol design group 44 is operated by operating the mouse (not shown) of the host computer 6. 7a to 7l are selected with the pointer 45, and the selected symbol design is dragged to the symbol design display field 43. For example, after selecting the symbol design 7a of “child” with the pointer 45, the symbol design display field 43 corresponding to the setting value “1” is dragged to the symbol design of “child” with respect to the setting value “1”. 7a is associated. That is, the symbol design 7a of “child” represents the set value “1”. Note that the association with the set value is not completed simply by moving the symbol symbols 7a to 7l to the symbol symbol display field 43, and the setting is made by finally pressing the input completion button 41 with the pointer 45 as shown below. The association of the symbol designs 7a to 7l with the values is completed.

  Then, after moving any one of the symbol symbols 7a to 7l to all the symbol symbol display fields 43, the input completion button 41 is pushed with the pointer 45 as described above, whereby the symbol symbols 7a to 7a for all set values are displayed. 7l association is completed.

  As described above, pressing the input completion button 41 with the pointer 45 completes the association of the symbol designs 7a to 7l with the set values, and at the same time, the screen of the host computer 6 displays the symbol design setting means 40 shown in FIG. To the set value input means 50a shown in FIG. As described above, the setting value input means 50a is for storing the setting value set for each slot machine 2 in the host computer 6, and is an input completion button that is pressed when the input of the setting value is completed. 51, a machine number display field 52 for displaying a machine number assigned to each slot machine 2, and a setting value display field 53 for displaying a set value set in the slot machine 2 corresponding to the machine number. . Although not shown, the pointer 45 is displayed in the same manner as described above even when the set value input means 50a is displayed.

  Therefore, in order to store the setting value set for each slot machine 2 in the host computer 6, after confirming the setting value set for the slot machine 2, the serial number of the slot machine 2 whose setting value is confirmed. The confirmed set value is input to the set value display field 53 corresponding to the item using the keyboard of the host computer 6. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the setting values set in the slot machines 2 of the machine numbers 1, 2, and 3 are “6”, “2”, and “1”, respectively, the machine numbers 1, 2 , 3 in the set value display field 53 corresponding to “6”, “2”, “1” respectively, the set values of the slot machines 2 of the machine numbers 1, 2, 3 are set to “6”, “ “2” and “1” are stored in the host computer 6. Note that the setting value is not stored in the host computer 6 simply by inputting the setting value in the setting value display field 53. Finally, by pressing the input completion button 51 with the pointer 45 as shown below, The storage of the set value in the host computer 6 is completed.

  Then, after setting values are entered in all setting value display fields 53, the input completion button 51 is pushed with the pointer 45 as described above, whereby the setting values of all the slot machines 2 are stored in the host computer 6. To do.

  As described above, the symbol design setting means 40 and the set value input means 50a are set for each slot machine 2 and the work for associating the symbol designs 7a to 7l with the set values "1" to "6". The host computer 6 stores the set values. The CPU of the host computer 6 performs the slot machine based on the symbol symbols 7a to 7l associated with the set values and the set values set for each slot machine 2. A symbol design designation command for designating a symbol design corresponding to every 2 is created.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the setting value of the slot machine 2 of the machine number 3 is set to “1”, and as shown in FIG. 4, the setting value “1” includes “child”. When the symbol design 7a is associated with the slot machine 2 of the serial number 3, the symbol design 7a of the “child” symbol design 7a is automatically associated with the “child” symbol design 7a. A command is created. The created symbol design designation command is transmitted to the first control board 10 by the CPU of the host computer 6 when the set value is input by the set value input means 50a and the input completion button 51 is pressed.

  In the first control board 10, the symbol design designation command transmitted from the host computer 6 is received by the CPU 11, the symbol design data stored in the ROM 13 is designated based on the received symbol design designation command, and this symbol design data The symbol design corresponding to each slot machine 2 represented by can be made publicly displayed on the first display unit 14.

  Specifically, as described above, the CPU 11 receives a symbol symbol designation command for designating the symbol symbol 7a of the “child” for the car number 3, and the symbol symbol designation command of the “child” is read from the ROM 13 by this symbol symbol designation command. By designating 7a, the symbol display 7a of “child” can be displayed publicly on the first display unit 14 corresponding to the slot machine 2 of the machine number 3. In this state, the symbol symbol public display signal transmitted from the remote controller operated by the attendant at the game hall is received by the first receiving unit 15 corresponding to the slot machine 2 of the machine number 3, whereby the machine number 3 The symbol design 7a of the “child” will be displayed publicly on the first display unit 14 corresponding to the slot machine 2 of FIG.

  In addition, the operation | work which makes the state which can display the symbol design matched with the setting value set to the above-mentioned slot machine 2 on the 1st display part 14 is performed after the game store is closed or before the store is opened. .

  Further, the CPU 11 of the host computer 6 generates a lucky symbol designating command for designating a lucky symbol design based on the symbol designs 7a to 7l associated with each set value. In the present embodiment, as described above, the lucky symbol symbol is a symbol symbol associated with the setting values “4”, “5”, and “6”. If the symbol designs associated with “4”, “5”, and “6” are the symbol design 7d for “卯”, the symbol design 7e for “辰”, and the symbol design 7f for “巳”, respectively, the lucky symbol design Is the symbol design 7d of “ｄ”, the symbol design 7e of “辰”, and the symbol design 7f of “巳”.

  Therefore, in this case, the CPU of the host computer 6 creates a lucky symbol designating command for designating the symbol design 7d for “卯”, the symbol design 7e for “辰”, and the symbol design 7f for “巳”. The created lucky symbol symbol designating command is transmitted to the second control board 20 by the CPU of the host computer 6 when the set value is input by the set value input means 50a and the input completion button 51 is pressed.

  In the second control board 20, the lucky symbol symbol designation command transmitted from the host computer 6 is received by the CPU 21, and the lucky symbol symbol is shown from the symbol symbol data stored in the ROM 23 based on the received lucky symbol symbol designation command. The symbol symbol data is designated, and the lucky symbol symbol represented by the symbol symbol data can be publicly displayed on the second display 24.

  Specifically, as described above, the CPU 21 receives the lucky symbol symbol designation command for designating the symbol symbol 7d for “卯”, the symbol symbol 7e for “辰”, and the symbol symbol 7f for “巳”. By designating the symbol design 7d of “卯”, the symbol design 7e of “辰”, and the symbol design 7f of “ＲＯＭ” from the ROM 23 by the design designation command, the symbol design 7d of “卯” is displayed on the second display unit 24. The symbol design 7e of “辰” and the symbol design 7f of “巳” can be displayed publicly. In this state, when the lucky symbol symbol public display signal transmitted from the remote controller operated by the attendant at the game hall is received by the second receiver 25, the symbol symbol “の” is displayed on the second display 24. 7d, the symbol design 7e of “辰” and the symbol design 7f of “巳” are publicly displayed.

  In addition, the operation | work which makes the state which can display symbol design 7d, 7e, 7f publicly on the 2nd display part 24 is performed before the next business start.

  When the lucky symbol symbol is publicly displayed on the second display unit 24 (more precisely, before the lucky symbol symbol is publicly displayed on the second display unit 24), a sound effect is produced from the speaker 26. Since it can be widely communicated to players that a lucky symbol design will be announced, many players will pay attention to the lucky symbol design, thereby further enhancing the interest in the announcement of the lucky symbol design Can do.

  As described above, the symbol symbol setting means 40 and the setting value input means 50a are used to associate the symbol symbols 7a to 7l with the setting values "1" to "6" and the setting values set for each slot machine 2. The work to be stored in the computer 6 and the method of publicly displaying the symbol symbols 7a to 7l and the lucky symbol symbols on the first display unit 14 and the second display unit 24 have been described. Next, by performing these operations, A control process executed by the host computer 6, the first control board 10 and the second control board 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the main control process performed by the host computer 6 will be described. In the main control process, first, the input screen 1 (see FIG. 4), that is, the symbol design setting means 40 is displayed on the screen of the host computer 6 (step S10). When the symbol design setting means 40 is displayed, it is determined whether or not an input is being made by the symbol design setting means 40, that is, whether or not the symbol designs 7a to 7l are being associated with the set values ( In step S11), if the input is in progress, the symbol design setting means 40 continues to be displayed (step S10). On the other hand, when the input is not being performed, that is, when any of the symbol symbols 7a to 7l is associated with all the set values and the input completion button 41 is pressed (NO in step S11), the screen of the host computer 6 displays the symbol symbol. Instead of the setting means 40, the input screen 2 (see FIG. 5), that is, the set value input means 50a is displayed (step S12).

  When the set value input means 50a is displayed, it is determined whether or not the setting value input means 50a is inputting, that is, whether or not the setting value of each slot machine 2 is being entered (step). S13) If the input is in progress, the set value input means 50a continues to be displayed (step S12). On the other hand, when the setting values of all slot machines 2 are input and the input completion button 51 is pressed (NO in step S13), the symbols associated with the setting values by the CPU of the host computer 6 are not being input. Based on the symbols 7a to 7l and the setting value input by the setting value input means 50a, a symbol symbol designating command for designating a symbol symbol corresponding to each slot machine 2 is created (step S14). 1 is transmitted to the control board 10 (step S15).

  When a symbol symbol designating command is transmitted to the first control board 10, the CPU of the host computer 6 similarly designates a lucky symbol symbol designating a lucky symbol symbol based on the symbol symbols 7a to 7l associated with each set value. A command is created (step S16), and this lucky symbol symbol designating command is transmitted to the second control board 20 (step S17).

  Next, in the first sub control unit process performed by the first control board 10, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol symbol designation command transmitted from the host computer 6 is received in step S15 of the main control unit process. (Step S20). When a symbol symbol designating command is received (YES in step S20), symbol symbol data stored in the ROM 13 is designated based on the received symbol symbol designating command, and it corresponds to each slot machine 2 represented by this symbol symbol data. The symbol symbols 7a to 7l thus designated are designated (step S21).

  When symbol symbols 7a to 7l are designated, whether or not a public display signal has been received, that is, a symbol symbol public display signal transmitted from a remote controller operated by an attendant at the game hall (shown as a public display signal in the figure) Is received by the first receiver 15 (step S22). When the public display signal is received (YES in step S22), the symbol designs 7a to 7l are publicly displayed on the first display unit 14 (step S23).

  Next, in the second sub-control unit process performed by the second control board 20, first, it is determined whether or not the lucky symbol symbol designation command transmitted from the host computer 6 is received in step S17 (step S30). . When the lucky symbol symbol designation command is received (YES in step S30), the symbol symbol data stored in the ROM 23 is designated based on the received lucky symbol symbol designation command, and the lucky symbol symbol represented by this symbol symbol data is displayed. Designated (step S31).

  When a lucky symbol symbol is designated, whether or not a lucky symbol symbol public display signal (shown as a public display signal in the figure) has been received, that is, a public display signal transmitted from a remote controller operated by an attendant at a game hall is displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not it has been received by the second receiver 25 (step S32). When a public display signal is received (YES in step S32), a fanfare is generated from the speaker 26 (step S33), and a lucky symbol symbol is publicly displayed on the second display unit 24 (step S34).

  As described above, since the set value disclosure display device 4 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, the symbol design 7a to 7l is set for each set value collectively by the symbol design setting means 40 of the host computer 6. Then, the symbol design 7a-7l corresponding to each slot machine 2 is automatically set by inputting the set value set in each slot machine 2 by the set value input means 50a. Symbol symbol designating commands representing the symbol symbols 7a to 7l are respectively transmitted from the host computer 6 to the first control board 10 corresponding to each slot machine 2, and the symbol symbol public display signal transmitted from the remote controller is set as a set value. When received by the first receiving unit 15 provided in the public display device 4, the symbol symbols 7 a to 7 l representing the setting values of the slot machine 2 are displayed publicly on each slot machine 2.

  As described above, since the set values and the symbol designs 7a to 7l are already associated with each other by the symbol design setting means 40, when setting the symbol designs 7a to 7l for each slot machine 2, which symbol design is the set value. It is not necessary to check whether the slot corresponds to 7a to 7l, and it is only necessary to input the set value set in each slot machine 2 by the set value input means 50a. Thereby, the operation | work which sets the symbol design 7a-7l for every slot machine 2 can be performed easily without a mistake.

  Further, for all the symbol symbols 7a to 7l, symbol symbol data representing the symbol symbols 7a to 7l is stored in the ROM 13 of the first control board 10 and is transmitted from the host computer 6 to the symbol symbol designation command. By reading out the symbol design data designated by the above, the symbol design is displayed publicly on the first display unit 14. Therefore, unlike the case where the symbol design data is directly transmitted from the host computer 6 to the first control board 10, the time until the symbol designs 7a to 7l are displayed on the first display unit 14 can be shortened. .

  The setting value disclosure display device 4 according to the embodiment has been described above. In the above-described embodiment (first embodiment), the setting value input unit 50a is displayed on the screen of the host computer 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the first control boards 10 may be connected and operated near the slot machine 2. Such an embodiment (second embodiment) will be described with reference to FIGS. The block diagram according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 7 has a configuration in which the set value input means 50b is connected to the first control board 10 of the block diagram according to the first embodiment. Since it is exactly the same, detailed description is omitted and only different parts will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected regarding the component which has a function similar to 1st Embodiment.

  In the block diagram according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the set value input means 50 b is connected to each first control board 10 provided corresponding to the plurality of slot machines 2. This set value input means 50b is provided in the vicinity of the slot machine 2, for example, the upper part on the back side of the slot machine 2 and the like, and six set value input buttons 54 corresponding to the set values “1” to “6”. Is provided.

  Since the set value input means 50b is connected to the first control board 10 as described above, the host computer 6 according to the second embodiment is similar to the host computer 6 according to the first embodiment described above. The set value input means 50a is not displayed on the screen.

  Thus, in order to input the set value set for each slot machine 2, after confirming the set value set for the slot machine 2, the confirmation is made among the set value input buttons 54 of the set value input means 50b. Press the set value input button corresponding to the set value. For example, when the setting value set in the slot machine 2 of the machine number 3 is “1”, among the setting value input buttons 54 of the setting value input means 50 b corresponding to the slot machine 2 of the machine number 3, “ The set value input button 54 of “1” is pushed. As a result, the set value set in the slot machine 2 is input.

  As described above, when the set value set in the slot machine 2 is input by the set value input means 50b, the CPU 11 of the first control board 10 corresponds to the set value set for each slot machine 2. A symbol design request command for requesting the host computer 6 to transmit a symbol design specifying command for designating the symbol design to be generated is created, and this symbol design request command is transmitted to the host computer 6. As described above, the CPU 11 of the first control board 10 according to the second embodiment creates and transmits a symbol design request command for requesting the host computer 6 to transmit a symbol design designation command. It has a function as a means.

  Then, the CPU of the host computer 6 creates a symbol design designation command for designating a symbol design corresponding to the set value set for each slot machine 2 based on the received symbol design request command. The command is transmitted to the first control board 10 by the CPU of the host computer 6.

  Specifically, the setting value of the slot machine 2 with the machine number 3 is set to “1”, and the setting value input button 54 of the setting value input means 50 b corresponding to the slot machine 2 with the machine number 3 sets “1”. Is input, a symbol design request command for transmitting a symbol design designation command for designating a symbol design associated with the set value “1” is created on the first control board 10, and this symbol design request command is sent to the host computer. 6 is transmitted.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, when the symbol design 7 a of “child” is associated with the set value “1”, the host computer 6 receives the symbol design request transmitted from the first control board 10. Based on the command, a symbol design designation command for designating the symbol design 7a of the “child” is created. The symbol design designation command for designating the symbol design 7a of the “child” is generated by the CPU of the host computer 6 by the first control board 10. Sent to.

  The first control board 10 receives the symbol / design designation command transmitted from the host computer 6 and receives the symbol / design public display signal transmitted from the remote control by the first receiver 15, thereby the first display unit. The symbol design is publicly displayed at 14, but since this is the same as in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Further, the manner in which the lucky symbol symbols are publicly displayed on the second display unit 24 is also the same as in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. The work for making the symbol design associated with the setting value set in the slot machine 2 publicly displayed on the first display unit 14 is one of the closing work performed after the game hall is closed. This is performed together with the operation of changing the set value of the slot machine 2 that is one, or the operation of confirming the set value of the slot machine 2 performed before the game hall is opened.

  Next, control processing executed by the host computer 6, the first control board 10, and the second control board 20 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main control process performed by the host computer 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 8. The main control process according to the second embodiment is a step instead of steps S12 and S13 of the main control process according to the first embodiment. Since the process of S42 is entered and the process of step S45 is entered between step S15 and step S16, and the other processes are exactly the same, detailed description is omitted, and different parts are mainly described. To do.

  In the main control unit processing of FIG. 8, when the input is completed by the symbol design setting means 40 shown in FIG. 4 and the input completion button 41 is pressed (NO in step S41), the symbols transmitted from the first control board 10 It is determined whether or not a symbol request command (symbol symbol request signal) has been received (step S42). When the symbol symbol request command is received (YES in step S42), the slot machine is based on the symbol symbols 7a to 7l associated with the set values by the CPU of the host computer 6 and the set values indicated by the symbol symbol request commands. A symbol design designation command for designating a symbol design corresponding to every 2 is created (step S43), and this symbol design designation command is transmitted to the first control board 10 (step S44). On the other hand, when the symbol design request command has not been received (NO in step S42), the process of step S42 is repeated until the symbol design request command is received.

  When the symbol symbol designation command is transmitted to the first control board 10, it is determined whether or not the symbol symbol designation command has been transmitted to all gaming machines (slot machines 2) (step S45). When the symbol design designation command is transmitted to all the slot machines 2 (YES in step S45), the CPU of the host computer 6 applies the symbol design 7a to 7l associated with each set value as in the first embodiment. Based on this, a lucky symbol design designation command for designating a lucky symbol design is created (step S46), and this lucky symbol design designation command is transmitted to the second control board 20 (step S47). On the other hand, when the symbol symbol designation command is not transmitted to all the slot machines 2 (NO in step S45), the processes of steps S42 to S45 are repeated until the symbol symbol designation command is transmitted to all the slot machines 2. .

  Next, the first sub control unit process performed on the first control board 10 will be described. The first sub control unit process according to the second embodiment is a step of the first sub control unit process according to the first embodiment. Since the process of steps S50 to S52 is performed before S20 and the other processes are exactly the same, detailed description will be omitted and different parts will be mainly described.

  In the first sub-control unit processing performed on the first control board 10, first, a set value is input by the set value input means 50b (step S50), so that the symbol design request command is executed by the CPU 11 of the first control board 10. Is created (step S51), and the symbol design request command created by the CPU 11 of the first control board 10 is transmitted to the host computer 6 (step S52). Subsequent processes in steps S53 to S56 are the same as steps S20 to S23 in the first sub-control process of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The second sub control process (steps S60 to S64) performed on the second control board 20 is exactly the same as the second sub control process (steps S30 to S34) of the first embodiment, and this is also detailed. Description is omitted.

  As described above, since the set value disclosure information device according to the second embodiment is configured as described above, when the set value set for each slot machine 2 is input by the set value input means 50b, the set value public information apparatus Since the setting value set to can be input while confirming with the slot machine 2 itself, the setting value can be input more reliably and without mistakes. Therefore, the work of setting the symbol symbols 7a to 7l corresponding to the setting values set in each slot machine 2 for each slot machine 2 can be performed more reliably and easily without mistakes.

  Further, as described above, in the set value disclosure display device 4 according to the first and second embodiments, the symbol symbols 7a to 7l set for the high set value with a high jackpot probability by the symbol symbol setting means 40. ROM 23 for storing a plurality of symbol symbol data representing each of a plurality of types of symbol symbols 7a to 7l, including symbol symbol data representing a lucky symbol symbol, and a lucky symbol symbol provided on a gaming machine island for public display And a CPU 21 for publicly displaying the lucky symbol symbol on the second display unit 24 so that the player can visually recognize the symbol based on the fact that the disclosure condition of the information related to the predetermined high setting value is established. Therefore, on the basis of the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the high setting value, the second display section 24 By displaying the Le symbol in public, the player can be satisfied that his reasoning was correct, and the Lucky Symbol symbol can be displayed as a kind of event to improve the rate of attracting customers. Can do.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the disclosure condition of the information related to the preset setting value is the display of the symbol symbols 7a to 7l transmitted using the remote control at the judgment of the game shop. The symbol symbol disclosure display signal to be performed is shown to be established when the first reception unit 14 of the set value disclosure display device 4 receives the symbol symbol disclosure display signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the slot machine 2 is started from the start of business. It may be established when the number of times reaches a predetermined number, for example, 2000.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the release condition of the information regarding the predetermined high setting value is the display of the lucky symbol symbol transmitted using the remote control at the amusement store side's judgment. Although the one that is established when the second receiving unit 24 of the set value disclosure display device 4 receives the lucky symbol symbol disclosure display signal is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a timer is provided. A lucky symbol symbol public display signal for publicly displaying a lucky symbol symbol when a predetermined time, for example, three hours before closing, is displayed is automatically transmitted from the remote controller, and the lucky symbol symbol public display signal transmitted from the remote controller is transmitted. May be established when the second receiving unit 24 of the set value disclosure display device 4 receives the above.

It is a front view of a gaming machine island where slot machines are arranged and a set value disclosure display device is provided. It is a figure which shows the symbol design represented by 12 branches. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a form in which slot machines, hall computers, host computers, etc. according to the first embodiment are connected to each other. It is a figure which shows the symbol design setting means for matching a symbol design with the setting value displayed on the screen of a host computer. It is a diagram showing setting value input means for inputting a setting value set for each slot machine displayed on the screen of the host computer. 3 is a flowchart showing a control process performed by the host computer 6, the first control board 10 and the second control board 20 according to the first embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the form by which the slot machine based on 2nd Embodiment, a hall computer, a host computer, etc. are mutually connected. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed with the host computer which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, a 1st control board, and a 2nd control board.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine island 2 slot machine (gaming machine)
4 Set value disclosure display device 6 Host computer (main control unit)
7a-7l Symbol design 10 1st control board (sub control part)
11 CPU (symbol symbol disclosure means, designated command reception means)
13 ROM (first symbol design data storage means)
14 1st display part (1st display means)
21 CPU (Lucky symbol design public means)
23 ROM (second symbol design data storage means)
24 2nd display part (2nd display means)
26 Speaker (Sound production generating means)
40 Symbol design setting means 50a Setting value input means 50b Setting value input means

Claims (4)

Set in a gaming machine provided with setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of setting values respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities arranged in stages on the gaming machine island In the setting value disclosure display device that publicly displays information on the setting value of the jackpot probability,
The set value disclosure display device includes:
Symbol design setting means for associating and setting one of a plurality of types of symbol designs composed of figures or designs to the plurality of types of setting values, and a symbol design for designating the symbol design associated with each gaming machine A designated command creating and transmitting means for creating and sending a designated command;
Designation command receiving means for receiving the symbol design designation command transmitted from the designation command creation and transmission means, and first symbol design data storage means for storing a plurality of symbol design data representing each of a plurality of types of the symbol designs And the first display means for publicly displaying the symbol design, and the first display so that the player can visually recognize the symbol design based on the establishment of a disclosure condition of information relating to a predetermined set value. A symbol design public means for public display on the means, and a sub-control unit provided for each gaming machine;
A set value input means for inputting a set value set by the set value setting means for each gaming machine,
The designated command creation and transmission means is configured for each gaming machine based on the symbol design associated with each setting value by the symbol design setting means and the setting value for each gaming machine input by the setting value input means. Creating a symbol design designation command for designating the symbol design to be corresponded to, and transmitting the symbol design designation command to each sub-control unit on condition that a set value is input by the set value input means,
The symbol symbol disclosure means predetermines the symbol symbol data stored in the first symbol symbol data storage means representing the symbol symbol designated by the symbol symbol designation command received by the designation command receiving means. A set value characterized in that the symbol design corresponding to each of the gaming machines represented by the symbol design data is displayed on the first display means based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition regarding the set value. Public display device. The set value input means is provided for each sub-control unit,
The sub control unit creates a symbol design request command for requesting the main control unit to transmit the symbol design designation command on condition that a set value is input by the set value input means. 2. A setting value disclosure display device according to claim 1, further comprising request command creation and transmission means for transmitting the command. The set value disclosure display device includes:
A plurality of symbol design data representing each of a plurality of types of symbol designs, including symbol design data representing a lucky symbol design which is the symbol design set for a high set value with a high jackpot probability by the symbol design setting means Second symbol design data storage means for storing
A second display means provided on the gaming machine island and for publicly displaying the lucky symbol symbol;
Lucky symbol symbol disclosure means for publicly displaying the lucky symbol symbol on the second display means so that a player can visually recognize the lucky symbol symbol based on the establishment of the information disclosure condition relating to the predetermined high setting value. The setting value disclosure display device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the setting value disclosure display device according to claim 1 or 2 is provided. 4. An acoustic effect generating means for generating an effect by sound is provided on the condition that the lucky symbol symbol is publicly displayed on the second display means. The set value disclosure display device described in 1.

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